HBEL1203/JAN07/SMP/F-NE

PART A

INSTRUCTION: - There are FIVE (5) questions in PART A. Answer ALL questions.

Questions in this section are based on the following text. Answer ALL the questions.

Forest trees fall eventually, whether or not man cuts them down. Many stand
for several centuries, but eventually the sap no longer rises so strongly in the
giant trunks. The aged branches, attacked by moulds and fungus, riddled by
tunneling insects, can no longer carry their burden of leaves and squatting
5 plants. One big branch breaks and the tree may be fatally unbalanced. The
end is likely to come during a storm. The torrential rain adds several tons to
the weight of the lop-sided crown. A strike of lighting will deal a final blow.
Slowly the immense tree hinges over. The lianas binding it to its
neighbours tighten. Some snap. Others drag at the surrounding branches.
10 As the crown topples forward with increasing speed, it tears through the
canopy with a roar of sustained smashing. When the first branches hit the
ground, a fusillade of cracks, like some rifle shots, ring out. This is followed
seconds later by the earth-shaking thundering double thump as the immense
trunk hits the ground. Then there is silence, broken only by the soft patter of
15 leaves torn from the branches by the rush of air, gently raining down over
the wreckage.

Adapted from: The Living Planet by D. Attenborough

QUESTION 1

Identify the word classes of the following words as they are found in the text.

a) eventually (line 1)
b) one (line 5)
c) likely (line 6)
d) to (line 7)
[2 marks]

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QUESTION 2

Each of the following pairs of expressions has a word in common (underlined) but the word
is used in a different word class. Identify the difference.

a) Slowly the immense tree hinges over (Lines 8 – 9)

..gently raining down over the wreckage (line 17)

b) Some snaps. (line 10)

… like some rifle shots,… (Line 13)
[2 marks]

QUESTION 3

The four verbs as used in the text have the same form and function. Identify the form and
function, and state the criterion used in identifying the function

a) attacked (line 3)
b) riddled (line 4)
c) broken (line 15)
d) torn (line 16)
[2 marks]

QUESTION 4

Identify the form and function of the following expression as found in the text.

…binding it to its neighbour… (line 9)

[2 marks]

QUESTION 5

Give an example of a Complex Sentence as found in the text. Based on the sentence
chosen, describe the structural pattern of the sentence type.
[2 marks]
[Total:-10 marks]

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PART B

INSTRUCTIONS: There are THREE (3) questions in Part B. Answer TWO (2) questions
only.

QUESTION 1
Error identification and Correction

FIVE (5) sentences in the following text are grammatically wrong.

a) Copy out each sentence and underline the error.

b) Rewrite the sentence correctly
c) Explain the relevant grammar rule.

Dear Min,

Yesterday I ran into Rama while shopping at Tesco. He is a

successful man now. He was the general manager of the
hypermarket. He had been working there since he returned from his
overseas studies last year. He can speak Japanese very fluent. He
told me he picked up the language while he was studying for Japan.
Rama has suggested that we meet for dinner one day. When are you
free? Do fix a date when I can inform him earlier. He is a busy man
like you too.

Beng

[10 marks]

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QUESTION 2

Sentence Patterns

Based on your understanding of constituent analysis, explain what is wrong with each of the
following expressions.

Your explanation should include whatever correction you have made to the expression and
the analysis of the constituents in terms function.

a) He opened
b) My father has given me
c) I put the book
d) The food tastes
e) The teacher can make our English lesson

[10 marks]

QUESTION 3

Phrases and Clauses

a) Using an appropriate example of your own, describe the elements of each of the
following types of phrases.

Your example should be in the form of a complete sentence with the relevant phrase
clearly indicated.

• Adverb phrase
• Adjective phrase
• Noun phrase
• Prepositional phrase
• Verb phrase
[5 marks]

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b) Identify the dependent clauses in the following sentences and indicate the clause type.

I. She has forgotten that she has a meeting.

II. God helps those who help themselves.
III. He can stay where he is now.
IV. I will do the work provided that you keep the promise.
V. We wonder if they will reach the destination on time.
VI. The demonstrators dispersed peacefully when the police arrived.
VII. Whether the plan will work remains uncertain.
VIII. The actor who is starring in the new movie has won many awards.
IX. Call me if you are free.
X. We do not know the exact date when the new semester begins.

[5 marks]
[Total:-10 marks]

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